Effects of Shared Medical Appointments on Quality of Life for Neuromuscular Disease Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Femke M Seesing, Gea Drost, Gert-Jan van der Wilt, Baziel GM van Engelen
Primary Institution: Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center
Hypothesis
Shared medical appointments will improve quality of life and self-efficacy compared to individual appointments.
Conclusion
The study aims to determine if shared medical appointments provide additional value to the current management of neuromuscular patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Shared medical appointments may improve patient education and psychosocial support.
- Previous studies have shown group visits can lead to better health outcomes in chronic disease management.
- This study will be the first to evaluate shared medical appointments specifically for neuromuscular patients.
Takeaway
This study is looking at whether group doctor visits can help people with muscle diseases feel better and manage their health more effectively.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial with a follow-up of 6 months comparing shared medical appointments to usual care.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the non-blinding of participants and researchers due to the nature of the interventions.
Limitations
The study is limited to a single center, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Patients with chronic neuromuscular diseases aged over 18, along with their partners.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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